“To my knowledge, this is the only drug for which there has been crystal-clear demonstration that it works on the molecular level,”
BUT,
Not all retinoids are equal!
Tretinoin ( Retin A Stieva A Retrieve) should not be confused with retinols that require conversion to Tretinoin.
Unfortunately during the conversion they loose much of their potency!
Prescription Retin-A first became popular more than 20 years ago as an acne treatment. But doctors and patients soon noticed another benefit, one with enormous impact on those who were looking for a way to keep skin vibrant and smooth.
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Aging - Causes
Aging is determined by genetic and external influences.
Management- signs of aging
The Obagi Nu-Derm® System is the number 1 physician dispensed prescription strength skin care system. It works by Tretinoin penetrating down the surface of the skin to transform the function of the skin cells at a cellular level and correct the damage from within.
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Wrinkle Treatment
Uncover Gorgeous Skin with a Wrinkle Treatment from Obagi Australia
If you’re in the market for a great wrinkle treatment, you aren’t alone. Self-esteem is often related to appearance, and if you have something about your physical appearance that you would like to change, it can have a negative impact on how you feel about yourself daily. Fortunately, Retinoids and particularly Tretinoin for people with skin problems that they want to address, such as hyperpigmentation, scarring, acne, and more. At Obagi Australia, we offer a range of prescriptive skin care systems that get real results.
Benefits of Retinol Treatment
Retinol is known to be able to take years off your appearance. After sunscreen, retinol is one of the most popular skincare ingredients recommended to keep the visible signs of ageing at bay. This vitamin A derivative helps promote collagen production and healthy cell turnover, resulting in more even, smoother skin. Here are a few of the specific benefits.
- Wrinkle prevention and reduction. Wrinkles and fine lines are a natural part of the process of ageing, but retinol can help prevent them from forming or reduce their appearance by smoothing them out and giving the skin a fresher, softer, more youthful look.
- Brighter skin. Exfoliation is essential to removing dead skin cells and encouraging new growth. Retinol exfoliates at the cellular level, resulting in brighter, smoother, and softer skin. Used regularly, products containing retinol can help you achieve a glowing complexion.
- Fewer breakouts. If you experience a lot of breakouts, retinol may be able to help, especially if your breakouts are aggravated by oily skin. Retinol can help regulate the oiliness of your skin and minimise the number of breakouts you experience.
- Help for dark spots and hyperpigmentation. Hyperpigmentation is a condition that causes dark areas of skin due to excess melanin production. Because retinol can boost your natural rate of skin cell turnover, it can help treat these dark spots and provide a more even skin tone.
Common Mistakes People Make Regarding Skin Rejuvenation
Whether you opt for a retinol treatment or not, you have lots of options when it comes to improving your skin and addressing any specific skin concerns that you may have. However, there are also plenty of things you should not do. For best results, be sure to avoid these common mistakes.
- Neglecting sunscreen. Excess sun exposure causes a variety of skin problems, including hyperpigmentation, rough skin, and premature wrinkles. Sunscreen helps protect your skin from harmful UV rays and keep it looking its best, so be sure to use sunscreen every day – even during the winter months.
- Going to bed in makeup. When you’re exhausted at the end of a long day, it can be tempting to fall into bed without removing your makeup. Resist this temptation. You don’t have to wait for bedtime – the sooner you remove your makeup after a day (or night) out, the better.
- Touching up your makeup throughout the day. When you apply additional makeup during the day, such as foundation, powder, or concealer, you push the existing makeup deeper into the pores. Clogged pores can cause more problems, especially if you don’t remove all your makeup at night. Choose better-quality makeup that stays put to avoid the need for touch-ups.
About Obagi Australia
If you’ve been looking for the right anti-wrinkle serum, wrinkle cream, or other prescriptive skin care systems to help you achieve beautiful, healthy skin, Obagi Australia can help. For 30+ years, we’ve provided a range of prescription-strength skin care products designed to address a variety of skin issues and help promote clear, soft, youthful-looking skin. From peptide complex serum and Nu-Derm systems to retinol treatments and more, we have the top brands in skincare. We’re always happy to answer your questions, so don’t hesitate to contact us to learn more about how we can help you.
What are the essential tips for correctly using Retinoids in your skin care routine?
Tip #1: The action of Retinoids is enhanced by combination with the NU-Derm System
Tip #2: Retinoids goes on at night.
Tretinoin is light sensitive so apply it at night before retiring. Wash it off in the morning then apply your other skin care products.
Tip #3: Some ingredients will interfere with Retinoids .
Don’t mix glycolic acid, vitamin C, benzoyl peroxide, or salicylic acid with Tretinoin cream.
You can still use these ingredients but apply them in the morning after removing the Tretinoin you applied the night before.
Tip #4: Skin has to be totally dry before you apply Retinoids .
Apply compatible products first, one right after the other, then wait 15 minutes or more before applying Tretinoin. This lets the excess surface water evaporated from your skin, and that seems to matter for minimizing Tretinoin-induced skin irritation. It means that if you are using products those products are applied right after washing. Wait 15 or more minutes, then apply the Tretinoin. I recommend keeping Tretinoin on the bedside table and applying it right before going to sleep
Tip #5: Retinoids-treated skin must be sun protected every day.
Tretinoin makes skin more sun sensitive. If you’re going to use it for all the good things you get from tretinoin treatment then you need to be committed to using broad spectrum sunscreen and a hat when you’re in the sun. I
Tip #6: Work your way up to the highest Retinoid level your skin can tolerate.
Your skin has to be trained to tolerate retinoid, and more is better meaning you get more benefit from higher strength levels of the medicine. I tell people it’s like a weight training program because you have to start with weights you can lift and slowly, over time, you’ll lift heavier weights as you gain fitness. It’s the same with etinoid. You start with .025% twice a week and eventually work to 0.05% nightly.
Warning:
- Tretinoin should not be used in females considering pregnancy & during Pregnancy or Breast feeding.
- Patients should be told to expect a reaction to Retinoids and the reaction is a desirable sign of response to treatment.
